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title: "DUD- Dudley Very Light Railway-National Innovation Centre Project - AWARD"
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# DUD- Dudley Very Light Railway-National Innovation Centre Project - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1bff48-de9f-4833-a4bc-f357422c4480

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the award process for the construction of the National Innovation Centre (NIC) for Very Light Rail (VLR) research, located on recently cleared railway land adjacent to A4037 Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4AH. The tender, which was awarded on 26th August 2020, was part of a selective procurement method with a total project value of £17 million. The contract period spans from 16th March 2020 to 28th February 2022, marking significant developments in the building sector with a focus on railway transport-related constructions.

This project presents a robust opportunity for construction firms, especially those with experience in large-scale building works associated with transport infrastructure. Businesses capable of delivering substantial engineering projects, particularly in railway and light rail applications, will find this procurement process advantageous. As the project entails both design and construction phases, companies skilled in innovative construction techniques and sustainability may also thrive in this environment, paving the way for growth and further collaborations within the transport sector.

## Notice

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking a suitably experienced Contractor to tender for the design and construction of a new build National Innovation Centre (NIC), utility building, drainage and external works at recently cleared railway land adjacent to A4037 Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4AH. The NIC will be constructed on land owned by DMBC.This project will create the National Innovation Centre (NIC) for Very Light Rail (VLR) research. The NIC and associated external works will spur research, innovation and product design in very light rail,traditional rail, and motor vehicle technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cf2415-84ab-4996-86d1-901618aaaaf2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,214,307 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEGG CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances
- 45212321 - Auditorium construction work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings
- 45213251 - Industrial units construction work
- 45213252 - Workshops construction work
- 45213313 - Service-area building construction work
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45214310 - Vocational college construction work
- 45214320 - Technical college construction work
- 45214410 - Polytechnic construction work
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings
- 45214800 - Training facilities building
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234170 - Locomotive-substations construction works
- 45234180 - Construction work for railways workshop

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2020 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cf2415-84ab-4996-86d1-901618aaaaf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cf2415-84ab-4996-86d1-901618aaaaf2
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

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